Philippines blocks Gorebox gaming app after school shooting
By The BriefBrief
Philippine cybercrime authorities temporarily blocked the Gorebox gaming app to assess any role in a deadly school shooting.
WHO:Philippine Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center
WHAT:Temporarily blocked the online gaming app Gorebox
WHEN:Jun 23, 2026 at 8:34 AM ET
WHERE:Philippines
WHY:The decision followed an investigation showing one suspect was an avid user of the app and to determine whether the platform played any role in the suspects' actions.
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